Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

A mobile sanctuary is discussed in Exodus 25.  Not like the converted mobile homes that are used in some mission areas in this country.  This is a tent like their living conditions.  God gave specific directions on materials and how to build it.  He is very detailed in the design.

He also gives instructions for the construction of the Ark of the Covenant.  He tells Moses to put the tablets in it.  This is the Ark that the Mana must be placed in.  It is to be carried by poles and not touched by any but the chief priest who will succeed Aaron.

Exodus 26 continues the description of how the tabernacle is to be built.  Why is it important for the Israelites to build this to God’s specifications?  This is an attempt to show them how to be obedient.  If they had non-specific instructions, the design would have been a source of argument as it is in many churches today.

Human beings tend to want to do things their own way.  God left no chance for discussion of design.  Moses had been shown how to do it.  Jehovah was allowing no chance for disagreement.

We are still going through the instructions in Exodus 27 for the Tent of Meeting and all its utensils, garments and necessary items.  As we read this chapter, consider all the items of worship that God instructed Moses to create.  Why was this required?

One option is to have something to represent God and His presence.  Other gods had temples.  God knew that it would be years before they entered the promised land even though the spies had not yet gone in.  Once in the land, it would take many years for the people to get settled and decide they needed a place to worship Jehovah.  This Tabernacle was to serve until a permanent temple could be constructed. Unbeknown to the people this structure would be used in the wilderness for forty years.

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